As well as enjoying a champagne reception and a four-course meal with wine, members received the opportunity to meet Raymond and hear him talk about his life, his passion for cooking, and his restaurants.

Here's what some of our members had to say about their experience:

Joanne

Thank you for being such a graceful host on the table at the fabulous evening at Raymond Blanc's restaurant. I have the menu and Mr Blanc's place card in pride of place and just smile each time I look at it! Please pass on my sincere thanks, as my husband and I thought that you hosted a truly magical event.

Geoff

I just wanted to pass on my thanks to you and your colleagues for organising such a great evening with Raymond Blanc last night. I have had the pleasure of eating in many great restaurants, but to have Raymond there in person and to witness his ongoing passion for food and excellence at Le Manoir is something I shall remember for a long time.

Terms and conditions

The free prize draw is not open to AA staff or members of their household or any agencies connected with this promotion.It is a condition of the competition that the entrant agrees to be bound by these rules, and in particular that the decisions of the AA and the judges on any matters whatsoever arising out of or connected with the competition are final. All entrants agree to take part in any publicity related to this prize draw and to the disclosure of their name and county. By entering, entrants agree to be contacted in the future with marketing. The closing date for entries is 10 February 2012. The winner will be notified by 17 February by email or telephone. Prize is as stated and there is no cash alternative to the prize offered. Prize is non-transferable. No purchase is necessary. Only one entry per person. The promoter is the Automobile Association, Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA. The winner will be the first name picked at random from the entries after the closing date. In the unfortunate event of the prize offered not being available, a prize of similar value will be substituted at the discretion of the AA. The AA's decision is final in all matters concerning the competition. Full terms and conditions are available on request. For name and county of the winner, please send a self-addressed envelope to Amanda Patchett, Fanum House, Basing View, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 4EA.